Sandy Allnock has a fun and creative twist on coloring some stamped animals. Instead of using colored markers or paints she used a thin tip black marker and drew in lines and designs for some fun black and white doodled … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cat tote with paws
This kitty tote has it all – a cat face on the front, a cat tail on the back, and best of all four kitty paws hanging from the bottom! I call it my Paws And All tote and I’ve … Read More...
“Moments” Quotes for Scrapbook Pages
These quotes about special moments could be just the thing you need to add to your next precious scrapbook page. You can try replicating these using fonts on your computer, or if you’re into hand lettering this could be excellent … Read More...
Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Dulcie Dress for girls
The Dulcie Dress is a loose fit dress for girls that’s perfect for spring time! SewPony is offering the pattern for free from her blog. The dress has plenty of options to customize the look, including square or round neck, … Read More...
Winner – Quilt With Tula And Angela: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Piecing and Quilting Using Color and Shape
Congrats go out to Joan M. of Mashpee, MA as she is the winner of Quilt With Tula And Angela: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Piecing and Quilting Using Color and Shape
Recycled bottle cap lady bug magnets
Is it possible to look at anything with wiggle eyes and not smile? And really lady bugs are so darn cute. Combine the two and you have one cute recycled craft project. Pop on over to the blog Suburbia Unwrapped … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sweet bunny ruffle dishtowel
Add a touch of spring to your kitchen with this sweet bunny dishtowel! You can make one using a tutorial and pattern by Bev from Flamingo Toes. The floral bunnies on this dishtowel are certainly pretty, but what makes the … Read More...
Tips: Stamped Card Backgrounds
Stumped for a card idea? The background is a good place to start. You can make a simple card with just a stamped background or build a more detailed card design around a cool background idea. Stamped backgrounds are also … Read More...
Felt Animals of the Ocean for Learning Fun
Have you seen the Montessori wall map and quiet book over at Imagine Our Life? They’re lovely projects that, yes, will take a lot of work, but you’ll be able to use them for years in a lot of different … Read More...
Tutorial: Tassel hem jeans
Tassels are everywhere this season, why not on the hem of your jeans! Studio DIY shows how you can DIY the look by making your own tassels and add them to the hem of your jeans. So much cheaper than … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Chubby Lunch Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial and pattern for making her Chubby Lunch Tote. The insulated lunch bag has a short squat size that’s perfect for holding small food containers. Finished dimensions are approximately 7″ tall x 8″ … Read More...
Winner- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Congrats go out to Lisa B. of Highland, IL as she is the winner of Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden.
Nail Polish Marbled Easter Eggs
If you are thinking we are crazy letting the kids near the nail polish don’t fear. The key is preparation. Make sure the work space is covered, make sure you have nail polish remover or acetone on hand in case … Read More...
Sewing pattern sizing and how to adjust it to fit YOU
Like sizing for ready to wear, sizing on clothing patterns (particularly women’s clothing patterns) varies from brand to brand. So when you read that a pattern fits “true to size”, what does that actually mean? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns … Read More...
Project: Framed 3D Cityscape
Wow, this dimensional cityscape framed home decor project is simply amazing! Jenny made is using die cuts and new Distress Ink from Tim Holtz. She’s got step by step project directions over on the Frilly and Funkie blog, click here … Read More...
Ridged Ribbon Eyelet Dishcloth {Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop}
It’s time for my next contribution to the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop! This month I thought I would throw in some eyelets to keep it interesting. 
Eyelets are the most basic skill you need to create lace. They’re made by … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls Hip Hop Easter Leggings
With a hip and a hop, these leggings are so cute for Easter! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for the Hip Hop Leggings featured in her Hip Hopping Around spring mini magazine. You can use any … Read More...
Scrapbooking Titles for Outdoor Layouts
Whichever hemisphere you’re in, everyone is getting outside right now! Use this list to find a title for your next scrapbook layout featuring the great outdoors. The title says Digital scrapbooking titles, but these can be used for any kind … Read More...
10 Design Tips for Visually Pleasing Scrapbook Pages
Save this image as a cheat sheet when you’re laying out your scrapbook page. These 10 design tips will help you to create visually appealing scrapbooking pages.
Go to the source link below for an explanation of each point so … Read More...
Using Clay for Mechanical Models
In my slightly technical interests, I like building little moving toys and models. Wind up toys are a special favourite but any whimsical little toys and models are right up there. Extra delightful if you can use clay in the … Read More...